Jessica Rudman
Composer
| Years at Source: | 2015, 2016 |
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| Biography: | Jessica Rudman’s music inspires empathy for contemporary social issues through stories of myth, magic, and sci-fi. Described as a “new music ninja” by the Hartford Advocate, she blends lyrical melodies and dramatic narrative structures with sensual harmony and vibrant color to draw the audience into the world she has created. Her works for the concert hall, dance, and film often differ in musical language and approach, with the common thread always being expressivity. Rudman’s music has been performed by groups such as the Arditti Quartet, International Contemporary Ensemble, the Riot Ensemble, the Omaha Symphony's Chamber Orchestra, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, and the Hartford Independent Chamber Orchestra. Honors include winning the Riot Ensemble’s Commissioning Competition, the Boston Metro Opera’s Advocacy Award, the NewMusic@ECU Orchestra Composition Competition, and IAWM’s Libby Larsen Prize. Rudman is a 2019 Connecticut Artist Fellow with support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Rudman is the Director of the Hartt Preparatory Academy and the Head of Composition and Musicianship at The Hartt School Community Division. She is also an active theorist and arts advocate. Rudman holds degrees from the CUNY Graduate Center, The Hartt School, and the University of Virginia. |
| Website: | www.jessicarudman.com |
| Source Moment: | Everything about Source was fantastic! I think one of the best aspects was the people. The Source team, the faculty, and the other participants were amazing. I loved getting to know them during the festival and after! |
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